Looking Up
I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1, 2
Well, here's a short version tonight, I won't try to keep up with Tara and Rhetta's details. Adam got moved to a different room (with a couple of other patients) that reflects the fact that he's not needing quite the level of crisis care he had at the beginning. It's in the same unit at the hospital with the same staff, so it just requires a little adjustment.
The hopeful news is that Rhetta and some of the staff have noticed that one of Adam's eyes, sometimes both, have opened a bit at times. That's a change we've been waiting for and we hope that it is a sign of great things to come. There seem to be some other responses, too.
Please keep Adam in prayer the next couple of days particularly for the surgery he will have to mend the facial and skull bones on Wednesday. This is necessary, but we know it will add temporarily to the pain Adam is feeling. Perhaps it will bring some good relief soon, though. The thought crossed my mind that Adam will be able to breathe normally for the first time in his life when his nose is fixed!!!!! (Those of you who have known him as long as I have will know what I'm talking about.) :)
Thanks so much to all who have prayed and communicated your caring. It has been a real source of strength to the family.
posted by Ellis @ 11:53 PM
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Rhetta, I hope you are somewhat renewed by sleeping at home and being with Zach. He is a good young man and I'm sure you have missed each other these last few weeks. I have been praying for Adam today and hope his surgery is progressing with success. The news of his progress is so great! Praise God for his goodness and healing power. Just want you to know that our small group has been praying for you and holding the family and Adam's care givers up in prayer. Please let me know when you need some company. . . maybe the middle of next week? I'll coordinate with Linda and Bill on that! Peace be with you today and the days ahead, Sha'
The everlasting God is your place of safety, and his arms will hold you up forever. Deu. 33:27
Dearest Sherman family of Mine,
When your heart is overwhelmed and you need a place to hide, run to me. I am your refuge, your place of safety where healing and mercy abound. When you feel that you cannot stand on your own for a moment longer, fall back on me. Just beneath your deepest despair, my arms are waiting to catch you. My love is waiting to provide shelter. In this quiet place, you are free to be yourself. To cry or to sleep, to remember or forget, or simply to get away for a time. Away from the complications of your life. Away from the eyes and the questions of those who do not understand the tender wounds you hold within. What a comfort to come to a place where you don't have to explain! Where you are fully known and fully accepted as you are. Here n this place of refuge, you can kick off your shoes and be your real self. You can say whatever is on your heart. Im here to listen. You can ask whatever is on your mind. My love is strong enough to handle your questions and your doubts. You can show me your wounds. My mercy is strong enough to heal you. Run to me. Fall back on me. My arms are waiting.
Your rest and your refuge,
God
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